Edisto, SC vs Walterboro, SC

Edisto is moderately more affordable than Walterboro, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Edisto scores 62 compared to 73 for Walterboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walterboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edisto is $852/month compared to $865/month in Walterboro — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edisto is more affordable at $46,200 median vs $170,500.

Median household income in Edisto is $46,644 compared to $48,366 in Walterboro (-3.6%). Walterboro does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edisto spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walterboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 67.2°F). Walterboro receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 43.7" in Edisto.